Status:
valid
Authors:
Lipsch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Bot. Journ., URSS 51: 1497. 1966
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077445
Common Names
- Hemsley's saussurea
- Hemsley's snowlotus
- Hemsley's alpine thistle
Synonyms
- Saussurea decurrens Hemsl. [unknown]
- Saussurea parviflora atriplicifolia (Fisch. ex Herder) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
Description
Saussurea hemsleyi (also called Hemsley's Saussurea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is found in dry, rocky hillsides and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea hemsleyi is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saussurea hemsleyi has yellow flowers with a single row of yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. The seeds are small, round, and black, and are distributed by the wind. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves with a taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saussurea hemsleyi is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Saussurea hemsleyi
Saussurea hemsleyi can be found in the Himalayas, growing in rocky, grassy areas.
Saussurea hemsleyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea hemsleyi?
Saussurea hemsleyi
What type of plant is Saussurea hemsleyi?
It is an annual herb
Where does Saussurea hemsleyi grow?
It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
Species in the Saussurea genus
Saussurea sughoo,
Saussurea sylvatica,
Saussurea compta,
Saussurea apus,
Saussurea paleata,
Saussurea graminea,
Saussurea gossipiphora,
Saussurea chinensis,
Saussurea petrovii,
Saussurea kungii,
Saussurea polypodioides,
Saussurea foliosa,
Saussurea leptolepis,
Saussurea canandrifoia,
Saussurea rigida,
Saussurea kolesnikovii,
Saussurea malitiosa,
Saussurea taipaiensis,
Saussurea veitchiana,
Saussurea pectinata,
Saussurea souliei,
Saussurea orgaadayi,
Saussurea lavrenkoana,
Saussurea hypargyrea,
Saussurea odontolepis,
Saussurea chamarensis,
Saussurea hieracioides,
Saussurea mongolica,
Saussurea franchetii,
Saussurea chionophylla,
Saussurea macrolepis,
Saussurea rockii,
Saussurea polygonifolia,
Saussurea kingii,
Saussurea maximowiczii,
Saussurea scabrida,
Saussurea obvallata,
Saussurea graciliformis,
Saussurea virgata,
Saussurea amabilis,
Saussurea huashanensis,
Saussurea riederi,
Saussurea sericea,
Saussurea laniceps,
Saussurea eriostemon,
Saussurea porcii,
Saussurea kurilensis,
Saussurea dolichopoda,
Saussurea tunglingensis,
Saussurea acroura,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,